A notice has been put forward to the Qalipu Electoral Officer, Reisha Knott on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at approximately 7:50PM that Candidate Liz LaSaga-MacNeil who was in the running for Western Vice Chief has withdrawn her candidacy effective October 8, 2024. As required under Section 22 of the Custom Rules Governing Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation Band Elections the Candidate’s Letter of Withdrawal has been received by the Electoral Officer.